HyperX Alloy Origins Core TKL
Score: 84/100
Redragon K617
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Alloy Origins Core is a high-end tenkeyless keyboard with an aluminum build, vivid per-key RGB and detachable USB-C cable. It delivers solid performance with full NKRO and onboard memory, but lacks media keys and wireless connectivity.
The Redragon K617 Fizz packs hot-swappable linear switches, detachable USB-C, and full RGB into a tiny 60% chassis, delivering solid performance at a low price. Its compact size and feature set suit budget gamers, though the lack of media keys and limited macOS support are drawbacks.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 61 keysbest | |
— | 1,000 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 900 g | 272 gbest |
— | 12 monthsbest | |
60 gbest | — | |
87 keysbest | 61 keys | |
1.8 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
N-Key Rollover (keys) | Full keys | 61 keys |
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting Type | Per-key | RGB |
Switches(1) | ||
Switch Type | HyperX Aqua | Red Linear |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Form Factor | Tenkeyless | 60% |
Key Count (keys) | 87 keys | 61 keys |
Weight (g) | 900 g | 272 g |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Type | Wired | wired |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the premium aluminum build, vivid lighting and tactile Aqua switches, while noting the missing media keys and USB pass-through as drawbacks.
Everyday users rate it highly, calling it "perfect for PC gamers" and "the best board I've ever owned," though they miss dedicated media controls and note occasional early hardware failures.
“perfect for PC gamers”
“the best board I've ever owned”
“Premium feel and bright lighting make it stand out on my desk”
Professional reviewers praise the K617 Fizz for delivering hot-swappable switches, detachable USB-C, and extensive RGB lighting at an astonishingly low price, while noting limited macOS support and the gimmicky product name.
Everyday users value the affordability, compact size and vibrant lighting, but complain about the cramped layout, lack of dedicated media keys, and limited macOS software.
